GVs of the new proposed site for fracking

The Government has been accused of denying local democracy after it gave the green light for a controversial fracking scheme in Lancashire. A scheme to drill up to four wells and frack for shale gas at Preston New Road, Fylde, which had been turned down by Lancashire County Council, has been given the go-ahead by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid following an appeal. A second site in Lancashire, Roseacre Wood, has not yet been given the green light amid concerns over HGV traffic and road safety in the area.